VILLA PARK – State Senator Tom Cullerton (D-Villa Park) is looking for interns to assist with his district office outreach efforts.

The deadline for submitting applications is June 12, 2015 and positions are limited.

Duties and responsibilities include:

• Research public policy • Monitor legislative activity• Attend constituent advisory councils• Prepare briefs on organizations and agencies• Coordinate outreach events• Work with members of the public on outreach and inquiries • General office work• Other tasks as assigned

Candidates should email Nick Giannini (This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.) with a resume and cover letter attached.

SPRINGFIELD- State agencies may soon be taking steps to become more environmentally friendly.

State Senator Tom Cullerton (D-Villa Park) is advancing House Bill 1362 to require state agencies responsible for public land to examine policies to find out if composting materials would assist in reducing storm water run-off and improving the quality of the land.

“Composting is a reliable method to stop pollution, cut costs and cleanup contamination. We need to continue to embrace dependable practices to be more efficient as a state,” said Cullerton. “Taking easy steps like this will help protect our environment and sustain natural resources for generations to come.”

The United States Environmental Protection Agency reports the environmental benefits of composting include enrichment of soil, cleanup of contamination, preventing pollution and economic benefits by reducing the need for water, fertilizer and pesticides.

“If we want to ensure our children have clean water, air and ecologically safe spaces to be active, then we should continue to look for ways to be more environmentally savvy in Illinois,” said Cullerton.

HB 1362 passed the Senate’s Environment Committee with unanimous support and now moves to the full Senate for consideration.

SPRINGFIELD- For people between the ages of 15-34 in Illinois, suicide is the third leading cause of death. And for every reported suicide among young people, there are at least 100 attempts. Over 14 percent of high school students have considered suicide, and almost 7 percent have attempted it.

These are just a few of the statistics that help illustrate the need to equip educators in Illinois with the thoughtful training and educational materials to help detect early warning signs of suicide.

“Our children shouldn’t ever feel like they don’t have any other avenue than to take such drastic steps. This legislation will help us catch early warning signs and arm teachers with the tools they need to help students,” said Cullerton.

This initiative ensures school districts require educators in school buildings serving students in grades 6 through 12 to participate in four hours of training in youth suicide awareness and prevention every five years.

“The statistics are alarming. Suicide is preventable and we need to ensure our children have the necessary protections in place as well as reassurance that there is someone to turn to,” said Cullerton.

SB1793 passed the Senate with bipartisan support and now moves to the House for consideration.

** If you or a loved one is considering suicide there are variety of resources available. Visit www.spsamerica.org for a list of resources. Help is available now and 24 hours a day. Call 1-800-273-TALK (1-800-273-8255).

SPRINGFIELD- State Senator Tom Cullerton (D-Villa Park) issued the following statement in response to the Illinois Tollway Board’s decision to end Multi-Project Labor Agreement:

“We take pride in our workforce and ensuring public projects are completed in safe working conditions by skilled workers. The Illinois Tollway’s decision to end Multi-Project Labor Agreements is a mistake. Our first priority has to be ensuring these projects are done correctly, not at a lower cost with poor craftsmanship.”

Hiring Fair: Aug. 23

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